5 Warning Signs Your Well Needs Cleaning

Drinking dirty water can lead to the transmission of diseases like diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, and typhoid. Groundwater is prone to contamination due to its proximity to household plumbing, sewage, and chemical fertilizers present in the soil. It is also stagnant water, which makes it more susceptible to algae growth and encrustation.

Mechanical and chemical well-cleaning methods are widely used to treat bacteria and chemicals present in well water. Apart from water tests, there are many other ways of checking the water quality. To ensure the excellent health and well-being of your family, do not ignore these five warning signs:

Cloudy or frothy water

The clarity of the well water is a significant indicator of its quality. If the color is not transparent but cloudy or frothy, you direly need a thorough well cleaning. Plenty of factors could be responsible for the murky water, like corroded pipes, contamination due to chemicals, iron biofouling, and accumulation of sediments.

Strange smell and taste

As children, we were all taught that water is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. If you notice a foul odor or taste coming from your well water, take it as a sign that something is not right. Whether the source is the presence of algae, bacteria, or contamination caused by chemicals, it is potentially dangerous for your health. You must quickly engage cleaning and maintenance services to resolve the issue. 

Upset stomach

Has your stomach been acting up despite the consumption of healthy food? Are you unable to identify the source of your ill health? Maybe it’s not food but the water you’ve been drinking. It would be best if you crossed out every viable reason to find a cause. If you see other signs that indicate that your water needs cleaning, get a water test done.

Low water pressure

Clogging of pipes because of the collection of sediments and rocks or encrustation is not uncommon. The blockage will prevent water from flowing freely from your well to the faucet. When the water level in your well is high, but the water pressure on the connected tap is still low, you need a clog removal.

Increase in electricity bill

You may not notice the decreasing water pressure, but an increasing electricity bill is harder to ignore. Dry and unclean well are two reasons that can force your pump to consume more power to supply water. Clean the pump and pipes regularly to avoid additional expenditure.

If you’re looking for well cleaning and well maintenance services in Delaware, reach out to us at John’s Well Drilling.

John’s Well Drilling

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, John’s Well Drilling is the leading well drilling and servicing company in Delaware. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and licensed to conduct well drilling and installation of geothermal systems. Our services include well drilling, pump repair, water well service, tank replacements, geothermal drilling, and agriculture well drilling services. For more information about geothermal well driller services, call us at 302-734-2211 or fill out our contact form to get a free quote or get in touch with our experts.